New Epic Sci-Fantasy Comic Book Anthology "Dual Animal Anthology: Vol. 1" Launches on Kickstarter

Dual Animal Studios is making its publishing debut with the announcement of a Kickstarter campaign for Dual Animal Anthology: Vol. 1, a deluxe black-and-white graphic novel project set to launch on July 25, 2025. This ambitious multimedia anthology will feature six creator-owned debut issues, an original companion soundtrack, and a range of limited-edition collectible rewards available exclusively to campaign backers.

The anthology delivers bold new stories across sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres, each handpicked by its enigmatic four-armed cyborg host character. Volume 1 launches with the following titles:

Chuck & Mike #1 (Bobby Schwartz),
Slayer Squadron #1 (Dylan Andresen, Jordan Rodriguez),
Deep Space Top Off #1 (Mason Mendoza, Alonso Molina),
Honey Darling’s Gardening Guide: Beginner (Haley Gore, Nikolas Gramling),
K.E.N. #1 (Dan Membreno, Mason Mendoza, Rebecca Sotira),
Valkyra: Terminalworld #1 (Bobby Schwartz, Moises May).

Each series is the result of close creative support between the studio and its creative teams, with Dual Animal championing a “creators first” philosophy that celebrates original voices and artistic ownership.

“What these stories have in common with each other is that they’re all made by incredibly passionate creators,” said Creative Director Bobby Schwartz.
“We put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this because we’re not just building a book,” adds Co-Publisher Walter Areas. “We’re making a home for creators.”

Backer rewards include digital and limited-edition paperback copies of the anthology, with a choice of seven exclusive variant covers. The campaign also features an original companion soundtrack, available only to Kickstarter supporters, featuring themes and extended suites composed to enhance the reading experience of each story. Early Bird backers will have first access to limited-tier collectibles, including enamel pins, stickers, prints, trading cards, and more.

The Dual Animal Anthology: Vol. 1 Kickstarter campaign goes live July 25, 2025, with a funding goal of $8,000. For more information on the campaign, visit: 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dualanimalstudios/dual-animal-anthology-volume-one 

Additionally, you can follow the project @DualAnimal on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Official Solicitations:

CHUCK & MIKE #1
Writer/Artist: Bobby Schwartz
TWO IDIOTS. ONE FALSE DESTINY.
Chuck is an alcoholic bear with serious trust issues and a bad attitude. Mike is a hyperactive iguana with a microscopic attention span and a massive heart. It definitely would have been better if they never crossed paths. But when an extra-dimensional gem links their minds together and grants them strange abilities, they will have to stick together in order to uncover the gem’s secrets and fend off the powerful organizations that seek to harness its power.

SLAYER SQUADRON #1
Writer: Dylan Andresen
Artist: Jordan Rodriguez
BY FIRE & BLADE, LEGENDS ARE MADE.
In a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a mysterious invasion of mythical creatures, the last remnants of society have retreated behind massive fortified walls spanning the Rockies. “Slayer” is an honorary military rank, earned only by those who have slain the deadliest of beasts: dragons. These elite Slayer Squadrons defend what remains of the country against the monsters of myth that now roam the earth.

DEEP SPACE TOP OFF #1
Writer: Mason Mendoza
Artist: Alonso Molina
THE SUNS NEVER SET HERE.
In the unfathomable reaches of the Mukou System, a solitary solar energy station floats between binary stars on a seldom-traveled service route. It’s owned and operated by Blorfus, a dedicated attendant just trying to get through the day. But when a gang of thieves attempt an easy heist, they find out robbing Blorfus is anything but simple.

HONEY DARLING’S GARDENING GUIDE: BEGINNER
Writer: Haley Gore
Artist: Nikolas Gramling
PEST CONTROL.
After the recent loss of her grandmother, Sweetie is given the deed to her late grandma’s home, a place once known for an award-winning garden. Her grandmother’s gardening guides should be enough to tell Sweetie how to trim the hedges, pull the weeds, and generally keep the garden free from pests! But the guides don’t say anything about a pest that leaves pots shattered, plants torn to shreds, and fences pulled up from right out of the ground…

K.E.N. #1
Writers: Dan Membreno, Mason Mendoza
Artist: Rebecca Sotira
CHI-TOWN IS REBOOTING.
In a surveillance-state future Chicago, Ken is a service android imprinted with a dead man’s memories. As he searches for purpose, he takes to the streets with a spray can—his murals igniting rebellion in machines and humans alike.
Is he broken… or becoming something new?

VALKYRA: TERMINALWORLD #1
Writer: Bobby Schwartz
Artist: Moises May
NO FUTURE CAN BEAR FRUIT IF ITS PAST IS UPROOTED.
Valkyra is a four-armed cosmic cyborg tasked with collecting the universe’s most vital stories. But when a violent betrayal disrupts her mission, she must confront the planet she left behind—and the girl she once was.